NCCDP ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminars is required for those who are pursuing Certified Dementia Practitioner certifications.
SEMINARS TAUGHT BY NCCDP APPROVED INSTRUCTORS:
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ASSOCIATIONS HOSTING NCCDP ADDC ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA CARE SEMINARS:
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Seminar Evaluation - following the seminar please submit an evaluation
Apply to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner - please click here.
If you do not see a seminar posted for your state, please check back as the instructors are loading new seminars through out the year. Or contact the instructor listed for state you are seeking a seminar. Or contact NCCDP by using the CONTACT US FORM or 1 877 729 5191 about bringing the seminar to your facility or conference.
The NCCDP ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminars are open to anyone who works in long term
care or is a caregiver.
Statistics prove that nearly 50% of
the residents of long term care facilities
have been diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease.
This number will continue to grow.
The only way to provide successful
dementia care is to understand the
disease process and the significance
behind the dementia related behaviors.
Course Goals and Objectives:
Goals are:
- To provide fundamental education
on dementia and dementia care
- To enhance the quality of life of
dementia patients through education
care providers
- Foster sensitivity and respect for
the dementia client
- To teach communication techniques
- To provide sensitive approaches for
assisting patients with activities
of daily living.
Participants will:
- Have an understanding of dementia
- Identify common causes of aggressive,
repetitive and sundowning behaviors
in adults
- Describe behavioral/care interventions
that may be used to prevent or reduce
difficult care situations.
- Describe challenges related to caregiver
stress and utilize stress reduction
techniques
- Learn alternative activity interventions
that are success oriented and failure
free
- Receive certificate of attendance
in seminar.
The NCCDP Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminars has been approved by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners® and meets the criteria for those who qualify and are pursuing certification as a CDP Certified Dementia Practitioner.
For more information about the seminars or certifications please contact the NCCDP Corporate office at 1.877.729.5191 or email us using the Contact Form.
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